Overview

Students in the Civil and Environmental Engineering programme at Nazarbayev University are required to complete 120 ECTS credits, in 4 semesters, which satisfies requirements stipulated by the Bologna Process and the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) for Master’s Degrees. The program is focusing on research and has been designed to provide advanced skills and a detailed knowledge base at the graduate level for individuals working in academia, industry, or research settings in Kazakhstan or throughout the world.

Aims and Objectives

The mission of the School of Engineering and Digital Sciences at Nazarbayev University is to contribute to the development of Kazakhstan in terms of:

Educating students with engineering expertise to lead organizations and provide innovative solutions for complex technical issues of enterprises.
Conducting innovative and pioneering basics of applied research that evolve the body of knowledge in Engineering through interdisciplinary collaboration with other schools and research centers at Nazarbayev University and leading universities worldwide.
Advancing the professional development in engineering through our service to the professional community and providing lifelong learning opportunities for practitioners.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering

Advanced Concrete Technology

Structural Evaluation and Rehabilitation

Advanced Pavement Design, Analysis and Rehabilitation

Advanced Concrete Design

Theory of Physio-chemical Treatment Processes

Contaminated Site Management and Soil Treatment Technologies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-17 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-17 00:00:00 , National

More details

International applicants from countries requiring a visa prior to arrival: July 17

All other applicants (local and international): August 17

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Astana, Kazakhstan

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 (or equivalent).Final year students may submit the official transcript showing current courses during the application period for consideration.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16000 USD / year

≈ 16000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

16000 USD / year

≈ 16000 USD / year

Additional Details

For residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan, payments are processed in the national currency at the internal exchange rate of 486 KZT per 1 USD, as approved by the University.

Living costs

Astana

Kazakhstan

151250 - 222349 KZT / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Aims and Objectives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Astana

Funding

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